'iPhone 5' Silicone Sleeves Already Arriving at AT&T Retail Stores

[MacRumors]

Earlier today, we noted that Case-Mate cases for the redesigned "iPhone 5" had appeared in AT&T's inventory database. The addition yielded the interesting observation that AT&T is apparently placing orders for the cases despite the growing feeling that Apple may not be releasing such a device and instead releasing only the "iPhone 4S" design that is nearly identical to the iPhone 4.

We now have evidence that cases for the rumored iPhone 5 redesign have already begun arriving at AT&T retail stores, as one reader has sent us alleged photos of iPhone 5 silicone sleeves that appear to have arrived at his AT&T store today. Like other cases for the rumored redesign of the iPhone 5, these cases appear to show a tapered design and the mute switch moved to the opposite side of the device.

Third-party cases continue to be essentially the only evidence in favor of a redesigned iPhone 5 even as evidence for the iPhone 4S continues to mount in the form of parts leaks, inventory database listings, and other reports from sources.

Article Link: 'iPhone 5' Silicone Sleeves Already Arriving at AT&T Retail Stores

 

[Sanz315]

CONFIRMED!!! Time to go camp out in front of the Apple Store .... SEE YA!!!

 

[shootingrubber]

October 4th, can't wait!

 

[Bobomix]

Pretty, pre-orders please!

 

[Peace]

I might be dumb but wouldn't AT&T know something since they are one of the biggest carriers ?

 

[theperipheral]

It definitely exists. Apple has just done a very good job of keeping it a secret this time around. I'm sure this exists.

 

[berkleeboy210]

Can we fast forward to Tuesday, Please??

 

[goobot]

So excited!

Tho am i the only one that kinda prefers the mute switch on the left?

 

[bommai]

So many people are going to be disappointed next week. I better sell my stock now.

 

[Nachoconqueso]

Awesome news. I can't wait to see this thing.

 

[boshii]

I can't tell from the pics, is it wider?

 

[penajmz]

I don't think AT&T would order them without knowing anything. This must be it!

 

[Muad'Dib]

Yeah, this is happening.

 

[dashtekahe]

CONFIRMED!!! Time to go camp out in front of the Apple Store .... SEE YA!!!

I liked that
I hope we really get an iPhone 5 and not 4s

 

[darbus69]

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looks like I might be able to spend some insurance money!

 

[isoMorpheus]

Ugliest packaging in history?

 

[MultiMediaWill]

This makes me feel better after seeing all the iPhone 4S rumors in the past few weeks.

 

[warxy]

What a big package (think) for a small iPhone case

 

[Reach9]

OMG! Is this for real? is it for REAL? wow... this is the biggest HOPE yet.

Guys, we might actually be seeing a redesigned iPhone 5! I don't know what to believe..

or should we take this as a grain of salt?

 

[Rychy]

This is crazy, I had pretty much come to grips with only getting a 4S ... but no way AT&T would be ordering these if a redesign wasn't being released.

 

[dashtekahe]

So excited!

Tho am i the only one that kinda prefers the mute switch on the left?

Doesn't matter where it is located.Just come put iphone 5

 

[Castiel]

 

[gonzoguy24]

Really?

Is it just me or would ATT really sell a case that had such bland/lame packaging....I have always been Verizon and have never been in an ATT store so I would not know...

 

[branjmb]

oh brother

"....despite the growing feeling that Apple may not be releasing such a device and instead releasing only the "iPhone 4S" design that is nearly identical to the iPhone 4"


you're kidding right? The only "evidence" that there is not an iPhone 5 is that the 4S was the only thing in the Apple inventory-- which is dumb because that makes perfect sense. The 4S is not a big deal, not a secret. The iPhone 5 is big enough of a secret it WON't be in the computer!

I don't know why you guys and 9 to 5 mac are so convinced there won't be an iPhone 5.

 

[Cougarcat]

So excited!

Tho am i the only one that kinda prefers the mute switch on the left?

I do too. If you're right handed, your thumb is in a natural position to get at the switch when it's on the left. Oh well, not that big of a deal.

I can't tell from the pics, is it wider?

Yes, it's wider. There are some good pics here from the prototype that was made: http://www.giga.de/benm/2011/09/29/iphone-5-this-is-our-design-prototype/

Can't wait to see what Apple does with the elongated home button. Hoping for a gesture to move to the previously opened app. Doubletapping to get to the recent apps dock is awkward. Oh, and wiping the button to unlock it would be nice, too.